Manicuring/General
Equipment
Implements
Cosmetics
Materials/General
100

What are the four category of tools for manicuring?

Equipment, Materials, Implements, Cosmetics

100

Uses a 40-60 watt bulb

Lamp

100

Tell the two implements that are used to push back the cuticle.

Orangewood stick and metal pusher

100

What are the two types of polish remover?

Acetone and non acetone

100

What is an item that is considered a material?

Cotton ball, paper towel, paper towel, gloves

200

Name the 5 nail shapes.

Square, squoval, oval, round, pointed

200

How should a finger bowl be disinfected?

Pour out, rinse, disinfect, sit

200

What is used to cut and remove dead skin form around the nai?

Nippers

200

What is an oily substance used to seal and lock in moisture?

Wax

200

What is curing?

Deying/hardening under a UV light

300

How is acetone properly disposed?

Soak uo with paper towel and disposed in trash.

300

What is used to hold products on the manicure table?

Supply tray

300

What is used to shorten the nail and reduce filing time/

Clippers

300

Tell 1 advantage of gel polish.

Lasts 10-14 days, is dry immediately.

300

What is the difference between lotions and creams?

Creams are thicker than lotions.

400

What is used to dry gel polish?

UV Lamp

400

Tell two pieces that are used to dry the nail.

Fan and lamp

400

What is used with the finger bowl to clean around and under the nails?

Nail brush

400

What is used to add moisture around the nails?

Cuticle creams and oils

400

Tell two requirements for a manicuring trash can.

Self closing lid and foot pedal.

500

List the application for a polish service.

1-Base coat, 2 color, 1 Top coat

500

What is the equipment used for the client to rest the arm on during a manicure service?

Arm cushion

500

Tell the implements that are used for filing the nail-Disposable? and Disinfectable?

Emery board and metal file

500

What is used to help to remove dead skin form the nails?

Cuticle removers

500

How many sets should a nail tech have? And why?

2-3- so that while one set is being disinfected, the other can be used. a third set for extra.